The Spanish team Los Gallos, competing in the Rolex SailGP championship, missed the opportunity to compete in the Valencia Grand Prix final this Sunday. The crew finished the day without scoring any points, being eliminated by the victory of the US SailGP Team in the final qualifying race.
Before the final day, the Spanish team led their Group B with 14 points, two more than Rockwool Racing and four ahead of the US SailGP Team. This advantage meant they could secure their place in the final based on their own performance.
The situation became complicated during the fourth race, which was crucial for determining the finalists. Los Gallos had a poor start, lost speed in the initial meters, and were forced to battle against the current throughout the entire leg. The Spanish boat ended in last position, with no chance of recovering ground.
The combination of results proved unfavorable. The US SailGP Team capitalized on the situation, dominated the decisive leg, and achieved victory in this race. With this win, the American team climbed to the top of Group B, while Rockwool Racing secured second place, qualifying both teams for the Grand Prix final.
The strong performance of the US SailGP Team continued into the final, where they also emerged victorious, becoming the champions of the Valencia Grand Prix. The competition's symbolic trophy, the well-known 'volante' (steering wheel), went to the United States team.
The fifth race scheduled for Sunday was canceled due to a lack of wind, eliminating any additional opportunity for Los Gallos. Without this race, the Spanish team was left with no real chance of improving their position, as their negative result in the fourth race had already put them in a critical situation.
Despite missing out on the Grand Prix final, Los Gallos maintain a strong position in the overall Rolex SailGP standings, where they remain second. This place keeps their hopes alive for participating in the season's Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, which features the top three ranked teams in the championship.
